I lost a friend…
I don’t really believe in “regrets” per se… I tend to think it is energy wasted on things you can’t change. I don’t like to waste the limited energy I…
Procrastination and Perfectionism (Sorry, Mr. Weinmann)
First off, I know this might make a few people angry and a few might stop reading this post altogether, but "perfectionism" is not something someone suffers, it is just…
An equation for change…
Yesterday, I was speaking with a young student of color at the school where I work and I was wondering why he didn't feel very motivated to do much of…
The Edge
You will never know all the battles an individual is fighting. Be kind, compassionate, seek to understand and never be afraid to offer a smile. There is often no way…
Why I write…
This blog and these words are for anyone currently in the world of high school and for those who may have already finished high school but can still remember... I…
Thank You, Students…
When I was a teacher at a university in China, I used to become very frustrated when my students would say, "But I am just one person. I can't make…
Benefits of Anxiety and Depression?
Are there any benefits from suffering from anxiety or depression? Maybe it is simply a matter of looking at one's experiences from a different perspective...
Middle School Heartbreak
I watched a typical scene that might happen every day in middle schools throughout America... a heartbreaking scene, and I could do nothing to help. The only thing I could think, "Would I act differently now if I were in middle school once again?"